The Northern KY Urban & Community Forestry Council.

Urban and Community Forestry is the art, science and technology of managing trees, forests and natural systems in and around urban areas for the health and well-being of communities.

The Council a regional 100% volunteer organization with urban forestry related goals, including implementing planting and education initiatives to help communities realize the importance and value of trees, but also assisting the efforts of other organizations in urban forest related projects. You can read more about our mission and vision, but suffice it to say, we love trees.

All are welcome - from those who have no tree experience or knowledge to those in a life-long career in arboriculture. If you like trees, you'll fit right in.

If you would like more information, and to join our list serve click here.

What is an urban forest? It is a combination of individual trees, parks and greenspace, trees lining streets, small remnants of woods and forest in an urban developed area. The urban forest is strongly connected to local waterways, wildlife and people, and is vital to our ecosystems. As such, they provide a range of interrelated environmental and socioeconomic benefits:

Increased property value

Decreased energy consumption

Improved air quality

Reduced storm water runoff

Decreased soil erosion

Improved water quality

Buffered zones

Reduced noise levels

Enhanced atmosphere in shopping district having positive impact on consumer behavior